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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.53, 1,784.07 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.53, 1,784.07 and 323.64 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.53 : 1,784.07 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.53/1,784.07 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.53x = 1,784.07 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.53x = 577,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,396.41/1,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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