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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.45, 1,790.22 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.45, 1,790.22 and 327.83 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.45 : 1,790.22 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.45/1,790.22 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.45x = 1,790.22 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.45x = 586,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,887.82/1,193.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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