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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.16, 1,786.56 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.16, 1,786.56 and 325.54 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.16 : 1,786.56 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.16/1,786.56 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.16x = 1,786.56 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.16x = 581,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,596.74/1,191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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