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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.38 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.38 and 329.30 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.92 : 1,792.38 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.92/1,792.38 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.92x = 1,792.38 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.92x = 590,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,220.13/1,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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