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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.71 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.71 and 330.05 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,793.71 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,793.71 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,793.71 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 592,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,013.99/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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