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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.26, 1,786.74 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.26, 1,786.74 and 325.64 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.26 : 1,786.74 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.26/1,786.74 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.26x = 1,786.74 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.26x = 581,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,825.08/1,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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