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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.22, 1,770.33 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.22, 1,770.33 and 314.53 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.22 : 1,770.33 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.22/1,770.33 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.22x = 1,770.33 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.22x = 556,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,813.04/1,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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