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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.16, 1,773.27 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.16, 1,773.27 and 316.47 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.16 : 1,773.27 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.16/1,773.27 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.16x = 1,773.27 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.16x = 561,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,186.76/1,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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