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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.74, 1,787.60 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.74, 1,787.60 and 326.06 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.74 : 1,787.60 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.74/1,787.60 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.74x = 1,787.60 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.74x = 582,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,864.86/1,191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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