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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.76, 1,774.12 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.76, 1,774.12 and 317.06 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.76 : 1,774.12 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.76/1,774.12 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.76x = 1,774.12 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.76x = 562,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,502.49/1,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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