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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.84, 1,792.30 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.84, 1,792.30 and 329.16 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.84 : 1,792.30 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.84/1,792.30 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.84x = 1,792.30 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.84x = 589,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,953.47/1,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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