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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.18, 1,771.62 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.18, 1,771.62 and 315.44 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.18 : 1,771.62 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.18/1,771.62 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.18x = 1,771.62 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.18x = 558,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,839.81/1,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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