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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.24, 1,794.30 and 493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.24, 1,794.30 and 493.43 is: 740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.24 : 1,794.30 = 493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.24/1,794.30 = 493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.24x = 1,794.30 × 493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.24x = 885,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,352.48/1,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.12

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