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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.17, 1,776.04 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.17, 1,776.04 and 318.28 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.17 : 1,776.04 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.17/1,776.04 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.17x = 1,776.04 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.17x = 565,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,278.01/1,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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