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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.59, 1,794.91 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.59, 1,794.91 and 330.91 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.59 : 1,794.91 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.59/1,794.91 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.59x = 1,794.91 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.59x = 593,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,953.67/1,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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