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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.90, 1,789.29 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.90, 1,789.29 and 327.22 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.90 : 1,789.29 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.90/1,789.29 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.90x = 1,789.29 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.90x = 585,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,491.47/1,192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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