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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.46 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.46 and 316.02 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.70 : 1,772.46 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.70/1,772.46 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.70x = 1,772.46 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.70x = 560,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,132.81/1,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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