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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,770.80 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,770.80 and 315.02 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,770.80 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,770.80 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,770.80 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 557,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,837.42/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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