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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.68, 1,788.88 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.68, 1,788.88 and 315.26 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.68 : 1,788.88 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.68/1,788.88 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.68x = 1,788.88 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.68x = 563,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,962.31/1,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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