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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.32, 1,787.10 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.32, 1,787.10 and 325.63 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.32 : 1,787.10 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.32/1,787.10 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.32x = 1,787.10 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.32x = 581,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,922.81/1,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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