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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.64, 1,793.46 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.64, 1,793.46 and 329.96 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.64 : 1,793.46 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.64/1,793.46 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.64x = 1,793.46 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.64x = 591,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,770.06/1,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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