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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.41, 1,782.48 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.41, 1,782.48 and 322.66 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.41 : 1,782.48 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.41/1,782.48 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.41x = 1,782.48 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.41x = 575,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,135.00/1,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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