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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.50 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.50 and 317.48 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.16 : 1,774.50 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.16/1,774.50 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.16x = 1,774.50 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.16x = 563,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,368.26/1,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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