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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.35, 1,788.55 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.35, 1,788.55 and 326.66 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.35 : 1,788.55 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.35/1,788.55 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.35x = 1,788.55 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.35x = 584,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,247.74/1,192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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