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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.67, 1,775.51 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.67, 1,775.51 and 317.99 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.67 : 1,775.51 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.67/1,775.51 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.67x = 1,775.51 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.67x = 564,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,589.08/1,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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