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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.36, 1,794.34 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.36, 1,794.34 and 330.47 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.36 : 1,794.34 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.36/1,794.34 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.36x = 1,794.34 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.36x = 592,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,973.89/1,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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