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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.86, 1,786.30 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.86, 1,786.30 and 325.18 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.86 : 1,786.30 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.86/1,786.30 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.86x = 1,786.30 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.86x = 580,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,869.03/1,190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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