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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.24, 1,792.54 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.24, 1,792.54 and 329.60 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.24 : 1,792.54 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.24/1,792.54 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.24x = 1,792.54 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.24x = 590,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,821.18/1,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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