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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.06 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.06 and 329 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.76 : 1,792.06 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.76/1,792.06 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.76x = 1,792.06 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.76x = 589,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,587.74/1,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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