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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.77, 1,788.96 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.77, 1,788.96 and 327.15 is: 490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.77 : 1,788.96 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.77/1,788.96 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.77x = 1,788.96 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.77x = 585,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,258.26/1,192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.67

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