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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,791.81 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,791.81 and 329.10 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,791.81 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,791.81 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,791.81 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 589,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,684.67/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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