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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.30, 1,775.08 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.30, 1,775.08 and 317.68 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.30 : 1,775.08 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.30/1,775.08 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.30x = 1,775.08 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.30x = 563,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,907.41/1,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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