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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.03, 1,793.84 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.03, 1,793.84 and 330.14 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.03 : 1,793.84 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.03/1,793.84 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.03x = 1,793.84 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.03x = 592,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,207.72/1,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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