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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.45, 1,787.18 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.45, 1,787.18 and 325.77 is: 488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.45 : 1,787.18 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.45/1,787.18 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.45x = 1,787.18 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.45x = 582,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,201.30/1,191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.65

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