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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.39, 1,788.86 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.39, 1,788.86 and 370.62 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.39 : 1,788.86 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.39/1,788.86 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.39x = 1,788.86 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.39x = 662,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,987.29/1,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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