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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.89, 1,790.82 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.89, 1,790.82 and 328.21 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.89 : 1,790.82 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.89/1,790.82 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.89x = 1,790.82 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.89x = 587,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,765.03/1,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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