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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.98, 1,773.02 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.98, 1,773.02 and 316.29 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.98 : 1,773.02 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.98/1,773.02 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.98x = 1,773.02 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.98x = 560,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,788.50/1,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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