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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.38, 1,790.07 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.38, 1,790.07 and 327.67 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.38 : 1,790.07 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.38/1,790.07 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.38x = 1,790.07 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.38x = 586,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,552.24/1,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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