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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.17, 1,785.24 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.17, 1,785.24 and 324.48 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.17 : 1,785.24 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.17/1,785.24 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.17x = 1,785.24 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.17x = 579,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,274.68/1,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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