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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.59, 1,791.69 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.59, 1,791.69 and 328.70 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.59 : 1,791.69 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.59/1,791.69 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.59x = 1,791.69 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.59x = 588,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,928.50/1,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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