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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.60, 1,785.88 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.60, 1,785.88 and 324.90 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.60 : 1,785.88 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.60/1,785.88 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.60x = 1,785.88 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.60x = 580,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,232.41/1,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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