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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.34, 1,770.58 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.34, 1,770.58 and 314.64 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.34 : 1,770.58 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.34/1,770.58 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.34x = 1,770.58 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.34x = 557,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,095.29/1,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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