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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.64, 1,782.93 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.64, 1,782.93 and 322.93 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.64 : 1,782.93 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.64/1,782.93 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.64x = 1,782.93 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.64x = 575,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,761.58/1,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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