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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.95, 1,771.28 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.95, 1,771.28 and 315.33 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.95 : 1,771.28 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.95/1,771.28 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.95x = 1,771.28 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.95x = 558,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,527.29/1,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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