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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.22, 1,776.06 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.22, 1,776.06 and 318.60 is: 477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.22 : 1,776.06 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.22/1,776.06 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.22x = 1,776.06 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.22x = 565,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,852.72/1,184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.83

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