Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.69, 1,775.48 and 318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,183.69, 1,775.48 and 318 is: 476.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,183.69 : 1,775.48 = 318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,183.69/1,775.48 = 318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,183.69x = 1,775.48 × 318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,183.69x = 564,602.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,602.64/1,183.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.99
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