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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.87, 1,772.61 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.87, 1,772.61 and 315.98 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.87 : 1,772.61 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.87/1,772.61 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.87x = 1,772.61 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.87x = 560,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,116.77/1,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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