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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.88, 1,792.20 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.88, 1,792.20 and 329.28 is: 493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.88 : 1,792.20 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.88/1,792.20 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.88x = 1,792.20 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.88x = 590,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,135.62/1,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.89

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