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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.95, 1,771.44 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.95, 1,771.44 and 315.25 is: 472.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.95 : 1,771.44 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.95/1,771.44 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.95x = 1,771.44 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.95x = 558,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,446.46/1,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.88

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