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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.66, 1,788.78 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.66, 1,788.78 and 326.86 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.66 : 1,788.78 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.66/1,788.78 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.66x = 1,788.78 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.66x = 584,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,680.63/1,192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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