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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.13, 1,783.71 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.13, 1,783.71 and 323.46 is: 485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.13 : 1,783.71 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.13/1,783.71 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.13x = 1,783.71 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.13x = 576,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,958.84/1,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.20

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