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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.47, 1,788 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.47, 1,788 and 370.50 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.47 : 1,788 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.47/1,788 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.47x = 1,788 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.47x = 662,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,454/1,192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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