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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.20, 1,774.59 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.20, 1,774.59 and 317.44 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.20 : 1,774.59 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.20/1,774.59 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.20x = 1,774.59 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.20x = 563,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,325.85/1,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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