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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.23, 1,794.33 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.23, 1,794.33 and 330.52 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.23 : 1,794.33 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.23/1,794.33 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.23x = 1,794.33 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.23x = 593,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,061.95/1,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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