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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.90, 1,775.79 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.90, 1,775.79 and 318.22 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.90 : 1,775.79 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.90/1,775.79 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.90x = 1,775.79 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.90x = 565,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,091.89/1,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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