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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.02, 1,773.06 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.02, 1,773.06 and 316.36 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.02 : 1,773.06 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.02/1,773.06 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.02x = 1,773.06 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.02x = 560,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,925.26/1,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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