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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.70, 1,775.34 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.70, 1,775.34 and 317.81 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.70 : 1,775.34 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.70/1,775.34 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.70x = 1,775.34 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.70x = 564,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,225.24/1,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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