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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.94, 1,786.47 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.94, 1,786.47 and 325.32 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.94 : 1,786.47 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.94/1,786.47 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.94x = 1,786.47 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.94x = 581,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,174.42/1,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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