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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.56 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.56 and 328 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,790.56 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,790.56 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,790.56 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 587,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,303.68/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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