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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.56, 1,787.44 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.56, 1,787.44 and 325.88 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.56 : 1,787.44 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.56/1,787.44 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.56x = 1,787.44 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.56x = 582,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,490.95/1,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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