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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.54, 1,784.32 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.54, 1,784.32 and 323.92 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.54 : 1,784.32 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.54/1,784.32 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.54x = 1,784.32 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.54x = 577,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,976.93/1,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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