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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.70, 1,793.34 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.70, 1,793.34 and 330.01 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.70 : 1,793.34 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.70/1,793.34 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.70x = 1,793.34 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.70x = 591,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,815.65/1,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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