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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.38, 1,773.58 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.38, 1,773.58 and 316.64 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.38 : 1,773.58 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.38/1,773.58 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.38x = 1,773.58 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.38x = 561,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,586.37/1,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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