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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,784.42 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,784.42 and 323.92 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,784.42 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,784.42 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,784.42 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 578,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,009.33/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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