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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.44 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.44 and 327.88 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,790.44 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,790.44 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,790.44 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 587,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,049.47/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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