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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.14, 1,768.56 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.14, 1,768.56 and 313.52 is: 470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.14 : 1,768.56 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.14/1,768.56 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.14x = 1,768.56 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.14x = 554,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,478.93/1,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.24

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