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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.90, 1,786.34 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.90, 1,786.34 and 325.20 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.90 : 1,786.34 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.90/1,786.34 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.90x = 1,786.34 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.90x = 580,917.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,917.77/1,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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