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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.15, 1,794.10 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.15, 1,794.10 and 330.41 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.15 : 1,794.10 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.15/1,794.10 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.15x = 1,794.10 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.15x = 592,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,788.58/1,196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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