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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.01, 1,793.95 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.01, 1,793.95 and 330.32 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.01 : 1,793.95 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.01/1,793.95 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.01x = 1,793.95 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.01x = 592,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,581.22/1,196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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