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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.66, 1,786.04 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.66, 1,786.04 and 324.97 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.66 : 1,786.04 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.66/1,786.04 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.66x = 1,786.04 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.66x = 580,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,409.42/1,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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