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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.44, 1,788.08 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.44, 1,788.08 and 370.72 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.44 : 1,788.08 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.44/1,788.08 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.44x = 1,788.08 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.44x = 662,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,873.47/1,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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