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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.35, 1,772.03 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.35, 1,772.03 and 315.66 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.35 : 1,772.03 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.35/1,772.03 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.35x = 1,772.03 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.35x = 559,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,357.41/1,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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