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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.22, 1,785.06 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.22, 1,785.06 and 324.60 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.22 : 1,785.06 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.22/1,785.06 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.22x = 1,785.06 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.22x = 579,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,430.48/1,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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