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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.91, 1,783.15 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.91, 1,783.15 and 323.02 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.91 : 1,783.15 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.91/1,783.15 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.91x = 1,783.15 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.91x = 575,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,984.50/1,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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