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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.10, 1,794.24 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.10, 1,794.24 and 330.41 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.10 : 1,794.24 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.10/1,794.24 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.10x = 1,794.24 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.10x = 592,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,825.87/1,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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