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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.38, 1,788.54 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.38, 1,788.54 and 326.68 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.38 : 1,788.54 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.38/1,788.54 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.38x = 1,788.54 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.38x = 584,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,280.25/1,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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