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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.68 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.28, 1,786.68 and 325.39 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.28 : 1,786.68 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.28/1,786.68 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.28x = 1,786.68 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.28x = 581,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,367.81/1,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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