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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.58, 1,775.16 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.58, 1,775.16 and 317.69 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.58 : 1,775.16 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.58/1,775.16 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.58x = 1,775.16 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.58x = 563,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,950.58/1,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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