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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.11, 1,782.21 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.11, 1,782.21 and 322.44 is: 483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.11 : 1,782.21 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.11/1,782.21 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.11x = 1,782.21 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.11x = 574,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,655.79/1,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.67

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