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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.97, 1,789.58 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.97, 1,789.58 and 327.29 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.97 : 1,789.58 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.97/1,789.58 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.97x = 1,789.58 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.97x = 585,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,703.51/1,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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