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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.63, 1,784.44 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.63, 1,784.44 and 323.94 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.63 : 1,784.44 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.63/1,784.44 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.63x = 1,784.44 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.63x = 578,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,051.49/1,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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