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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.59, 1,773.88 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.59, 1,773.88 and 316.88 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.59 : 1,773.88 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.59/1,773.88 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.59x = 1,773.88 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.59x = 562,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,107.09/1,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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