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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.22, 1,769.97 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.22, 1,769.97 and 314.42 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.22 : 1,769.97 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.22/1,769.97 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.22x = 1,769.97 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.22x = 556,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,513.97/1,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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