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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.82, 1,787.74 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.82, 1,787.74 and 326.14 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.82 : 1,787.74 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.82/1,787.74 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.82x = 1,787.74 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.82x = 583,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,053.52/1,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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