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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.66, 1,791.78 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.66, 1,791.78 and 329.04 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.66 : 1,791.78 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.66/1,791.78 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.66x = 1,791.78 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.66x = 589,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,567.29/1,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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