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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.74, 1,788.92 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.74, 1,788.92 and 326.85 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.74 : 1,788.92 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.74/1,788.92 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.74x = 1,788.92 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.74x = 584,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,708.50/1,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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