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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.51, 1,772.22 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.51, 1,772.22 and 315.82 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.51 : 1,772.22 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.51/1,772.22 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.51x = 1,772.22 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.51x = 559,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,702.52/1,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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