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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.61, 1,775.42 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.61, 1,775.42 and 317.92 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.61 : 1,775.42 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.61/1,775.42 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.61x = 1,775.42 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.61x = 564,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,447.75/1,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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