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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.46 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.46 and 315.28 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.97 : 1,771.46 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.97/1,771.46 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.97x = 1,771.46 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.97x = 558,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,507.73/1,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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