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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.51, 1,788.67 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.51, 1,788.67 and 326.82 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.51 : 1,788.67 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.51/1,788.67 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.51x = 1,788.67 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.51x = 584,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,573.13/1,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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