Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.68, 1,792 and 328.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,194.68, 1,792 and 328.99 is: 493.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,194.68 : 1,792 = 328.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,194.68/1,792 = 328.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,194.68x = 1,792 × 328.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,194.68x = 589,550.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,550.08/1,194.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493.48
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