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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.46, 1,180.14 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.46, 1,180.14 and 324.15 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.46 : 1,180.14 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.46/1,180.14 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.46x = 1,180.14 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.46x = 382,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,542.38/786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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