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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.82, 1,772.76 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.82, 1,772.76 and 316.20 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.82 : 1,772.76 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.82/1,772.76 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.82x = 1,772.76 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.82x = 560,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,546.71/1,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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