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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.20, 1,792.86 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.20, 1,792.86 and 329.58 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.20 : 1,792.86 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.20/1,792.86 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.20x = 1,792.86 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.20x = 590,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,890.80/1,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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