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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.90, 1,793.64 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.90, 1,793.64 and 330 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.90 : 1,793.64 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.90/1,793.64 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.90x = 1,793.64 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.90x = 591,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,901.20/1,195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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