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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,772.13 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,772.13 and 315.90 is: 473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,772.13 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,772.13 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,772.13 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 559,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,815.87/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.81

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