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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.85, 1,786.22 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.85, 1,786.22 and 325.17 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.85 : 1,786.22 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.85/1,786.22 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.85x = 1,786.22 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.85x = 580,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,821.91/1,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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