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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.77, 1,770.94 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.77, 1,770.94 and 314.88 is: 472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.77 : 1,770.94 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.77/1,770.94 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.77x = 1,770.94 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.77x = 557,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,633.59/1,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.26

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