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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.88, 1,768.32 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.88, 1,768.32 and 313.14 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.88 : 1,768.32 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.88/1,768.32 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.88x = 1,768.32 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.88x = 553,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,731.72/1,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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