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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.51, 1,793.11 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.51, 1,793.11 and 329.89 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.51 : 1,793.11 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.51/1,793.11 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.51x = 1,793.11 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.51x = 591,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,529.06/1,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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