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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.88, 1,789.42 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.88, 1,789.42 and 327.19 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.88 : 1,789.42 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.88/1,789.42 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.88x = 1,789.42 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.88x = 585,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,475.04/1,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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