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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.83, 1,772.74 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.83, 1,772.74 and 316.14 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.83 : 1,772.74 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.83/1,772.74 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.83x = 1,772.74 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.83x = 560,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,434.02/1,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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