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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.10 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.10 and 317.94 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.56 : 1,775.10 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.56/1,775.10 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.56x = 1,775.10 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.56x = 564,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,375.29/1,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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