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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.55, 1,790.19 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.55, 1,790.19 and 327.75 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.55 : 1,790.19 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.55/1,790.19 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.55x = 1,790.19 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.55x = 586,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,734.77/1,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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