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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.94, 1,792.42 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.94, 1,792.42 and 329.25 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.94 : 1,792.42 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.94/1,792.42 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.94x = 1,792.42 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.94x = 590,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,153.46/1,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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