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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.02, 1,793.94 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.02, 1,793.94 and 330.28 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.02 : 1,793.94 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.02/1,793.94 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.02x = 1,793.94 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.02x = 592,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,502.50/1,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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