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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.72, 1,788.80 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.72, 1,788.80 and 327.10 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.72 : 1,788.80 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.72/1,788.80 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.72x = 1,788.80 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.72x = 585,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,116.48/1,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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