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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.46, 1,772.20 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.46, 1,772.20 and 315.76 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.46 : 1,772.20 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.46/1,772.20 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.46x = 1,772.20 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.46x = 559,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,589.87/1,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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