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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.65, 1,782.95 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.65, 1,782.95 and 322.96 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.65 : 1,782.95 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.65/1,782.95 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.65x = 1,782.95 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.65x = 575,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,825.18/1,188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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