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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.22, 1,788.33 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.22, 1,788.33 and 326.53 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.22 : 1,788.33 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.22/1,788.33 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.22x = 1,788.33 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.22x = 583,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,945.02/1,192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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