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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.08, 1,785.20 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.08, 1,785.20 and 324.38 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.08 : 1,785.20 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.08/1,785.20 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.08x = 1,785.20 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.08x = 579,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,083.18/1,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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