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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.55, 1,793.10 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.55, 1,793.10 and 329.93 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.55 : 1,793.10 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.55/1,793.10 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.55x = 1,793.10 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.55x = 591,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,597.48/1,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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