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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.64, 1,788.80 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.64, 1,788.80 and 327.02 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.64 : 1,788.80 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.64/1,788.80 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.64x = 1,788.80 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.64x = 584,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,973.38/1,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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