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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.71, 1,785.97 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.71, 1,785.97 and 325.09 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.71 : 1,785.97 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.71/1,785.97 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.71x = 1,785.97 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.71x = 580,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,600.99/1,190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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