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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.16, 1,776.06 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.16, 1,776.06 and 318.54 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.16 : 1,776.06 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.16/1,776.06 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.16x = 1,776.06 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.16x = 565,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,746.15/1,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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