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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.06 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.06 and 314.54 is: 471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.16 : 1,770.06 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.16/1,770.06 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.16x = 1,770.06 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.16x = 556,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,754.67/1,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.76

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