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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.64 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.64 and 318 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,775.64 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,775.64 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,775.64 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 564,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,653.52/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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