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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.63, 1,794.96 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.63, 1,794.96 and 330.96 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.63 : 1,794.96 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.63/1,794.96 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.63x = 1,794.96 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.63x = 594,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,059.96/1,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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