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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.46, 1,793.10 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.46, 1,793.10 and 329.84 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.46 : 1,793.10 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.46/1,793.10 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.46x = 1,793.10 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.46x = 591,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,436.10/1,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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