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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.17, 1,792.75 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.17, 1,792.75 and 329.55 is: 494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.17 : 1,792.75 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.17/1,792.75 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.17x = 1,792.75 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.17x = 590,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,791.80/1,195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.32

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