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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.74, 1,795.21 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.74, 1,795.21 and 331.05 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.74 : 1,795.21 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.74/1,795.21 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.74x = 1,795.21 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.74x = 594,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,304.27/1,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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