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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.72, 1,795.04 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.72, 1,795.04 and 331.04 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.72 : 1,795.04 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.72/1,795.04 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.72x = 1,795.04 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.72x = 594,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,230.04/1,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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