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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.88, 1,793.82 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.88, 1,793.82 and 330.26 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.88 : 1,793.82 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.88/1,793.82 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.88x = 1,793.82 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.88x = 592,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,426.99/1,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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