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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.57, 1,794.85 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.57, 1,794.85 and 330.88 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.57 : 1,794.85 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.57/1,794.85 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.57x = 1,794.85 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.57x = 593,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,869.34/1,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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