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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.08, 1,773.08 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.08, 1,773.08 and 316.46 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.08 : 1,773.08 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.08/1,773.08 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.08x = 1,773.08 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.08x = 561,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,100.82/1,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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