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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.44, 1,770.65 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.44, 1,770.65 and 314.82 is: 472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.44 : 1,770.65 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.44/1,770.65 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.44x = 1,770.65 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.44x = 557,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,436.03/1,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.23

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