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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.24, 1,788.34 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.24, 1,788.34 and 326.56 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.24 : 1,788.34 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.24/1,788.34 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.24x = 1,788.34 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.24x = 584,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,000.31/1,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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