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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.38, 1,792.94 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.38, 1,792.94 and 329.76 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.38 : 1,792.94 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.38/1,792.94 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.38x = 1,792.94 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.38x = 591,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,238.25/1,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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