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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.12, 1,771.56 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.12, 1,771.56 and 315.44 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.12 : 1,771.56 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.12/1,771.56 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.12x = 1,771.56 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.12x = 558,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,820.89/1,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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