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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.39 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.39 and 316.55 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.23 : 1,773.39 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.23/1,773.39 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.23x = 1,773.39 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.23x = 561,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,366.60/1,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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