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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.94 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.94 and 330.84 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.60 : 1,794.94 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.60/1,794.94 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.60x = 1,794.94 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.60x = 593,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,837.95/1,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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