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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.20 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.20 and 323.28 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.88 : 1,783.20 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.88/1,783.20 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.88x = 1,783.20 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.88x = 576,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,472.90/1,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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