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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.66, 1,770.78 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.66, 1,770.78 and 315.04 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.66 : 1,770.78 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.66/1,770.78 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.66x = 1,770.78 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.66x = 557,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,866.53/1,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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