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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.56 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.16, 1,768.56 and 313.54 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.16 : 1,768.56 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.16/1,768.56 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.16x = 1,768.56 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.16x = 554,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,514.30/1,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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