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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.10, 1,782.15 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.10, 1,782.15 and 322.39 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.10 : 1,782.15 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.10/1,782.15 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.10x = 1,782.15 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.10x = 574,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,547.34/1,188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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