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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.40, 1,792.80 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.40, 1,792.80 and 329.78 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.40 : 1,792.80 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.40/1,792.80 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.40x = 1,792.80 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.40x = 591,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,229.58/1,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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