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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,791.87 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,791.87 and 328.83 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,791.87 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,791.87 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,791.87 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 589,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,220.61/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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