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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.88, 1,795.32 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.88, 1,795.32 and 331.26 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.88 : 1,795.32 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.88/1,795.32 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.88x = 1,795.32 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.88x = 594,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,717.70/1,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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