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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.07, 1,783.43 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.07, 1,783.43 and 323.45 is: 485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.07 : 1,783.43 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.07/1,783.43 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.07x = 1,783.43 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.07x = 576,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,850.43/1,189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.13

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