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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.30, 1,773.24 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.30, 1,773.24 and 316.41 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.30 : 1,773.24 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.30/1,773.24 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.30x = 1,773.24 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.30x = 561,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,064.81/1,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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