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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.49, 1,791.86 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.49, 1,791.86 and 328.80 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.49 : 1,791.86 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.49/1,791.86 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.49x = 1,791.86 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.49x = 589,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,163.57/1,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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