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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.50, 1,794.75 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.50, 1,794.75 and 330.81 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.50 : 1,794.75 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.50/1,794.75 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.50x = 1,794.75 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.50x = 593,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,721.25/1,196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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