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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.41, 1,788.66 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.41, 1,788.66 and 326.72 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.41 : 1,788.66 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.41/1,788.66 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.41x = 1,788.66 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.41x = 584,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,395.47/1,192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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