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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.51, 1,782.62 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.51, 1,782.62 and 322.75 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.51 : 1,782.62 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.51/1,782.62 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.51x = 1,782.62 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.51x = 575,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,340.61/1,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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