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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.44, 1,791.50 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.44, 1,791.50 and 328.60 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.44 : 1,791.50 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.44/1,791.50 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.44x = 1,791.50 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.44x = 588,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,686.90/1,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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