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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.32, 1,784.08 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.32, 1,784.08 and 323.64 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.32 : 1,784.08 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.32/1,784.08 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.32x = 1,784.08 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.32x = 577,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,399.65/1,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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