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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.95, 1,793.73 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.95, 1,793.73 and 330.06 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.95 : 1,793.73 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.95/1,793.73 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.95x = 1,793.73 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.95x = 592,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,038.52/1,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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