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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.38, 1,788.57 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.38, 1,788.57 and 326.67 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.38 : 1,788.57 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.38/1,788.57 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.38x = 1,788.57 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.38x = 584,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,272.16/1,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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