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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.55, 1,775.10 and 317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.55, 1,775.10 and 317.93 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.55 : 1,775.10 = 317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.55/1,775.10 = 317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.55x = 1,775.10 × 317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.55x = 564,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,357.54/1,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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