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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.18, 1,783.77 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.18, 1,783.77 and 323.49 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.18 : 1,783.77 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.18/1,783.77 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.18x = 1,783.77 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.18x = 577,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,031.76/1,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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