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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.12, 1,794.18 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.12, 1,794.18 and 330.44 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.12 : 1,794.18 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.12/1,794.18 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.12x = 1,794.18 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.12x = 592,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,868.84/1,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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