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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.79, 1,772.68 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.79, 1,772.68 and 316.10 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.79 : 1,772.68 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.79/1,772.68 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.79x = 1,772.68 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.79x = 560,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,344.15/1,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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