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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.24, 1,786.65 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.24, 1,786.65 and 325.35 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.24 : 1,786.65 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.24/1,786.65 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.24x = 1,786.65 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.24x = 581,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,277.64/1,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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