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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.64, 1,788.42 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.64, 1,788.42 and 370.67 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.64 : 1,788.42 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.64/1,788.42 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.64x = 1,788.42 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.64x = 662,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,913.64/1,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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