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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.43, 1,782.64 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.43, 1,782.64 and 322.74 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.43 : 1,782.64 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.43/1,782.64 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.43x = 1,782.64 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.43x = 575,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,328.43/1,188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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