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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.02, 1,771.56 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.02, 1,771.56 and 315.36 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.02 : 1,771.56 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.02/1,771.56 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.02x = 1,771.56 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.02x = 558,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,679.16/1,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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