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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.56 and 317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.56 and 317.42 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.04 : 1,774.56 = 317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.04/1,774.56 = 317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.04x = 1,774.56 × 317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.04x = 563,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,280.84/1,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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