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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.38, 1,790.10 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.38, 1,790.10 and 327.76 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.38 : 1,790.10 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.38/1,790.10 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.38x = 1,790.10 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.38x = 586,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,723.18/1,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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