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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.68, 1,783 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.68, 1,783 and 322.96 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.68 : 1,783 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.68/1,783 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.68x = 1,783 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.68x = 575,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,837.68/1,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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