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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.87, 1,783.31 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.87, 1,783.31 and 323.16 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.87 : 1,783.31 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.87/1,783.31 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.87x = 1,783.31 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.87x = 576,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,292.84/1,188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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