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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.54, 1,770.84 and 314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.54, 1,770.84 and 314.92 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.54 : 1,770.84 = 314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.54/1,770.84 = 314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.54x = 1,770.84 × 314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.54x = 557,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,672.93/1,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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