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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.62, 1,773.98 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.62, 1,773.98 and 316.94 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.62 : 1,773.98 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.62/1,773.98 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.62x = 1,773.98 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.62x = 562,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,245.22/1,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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