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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.94, 1,769.78 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.94, 1,769.78 and 314.32 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.94 : 1,769.78 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.94/1,769.78 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.94x = 1,769.78 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.94x = 556,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,280.89/1,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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