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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.27, 1,776.33 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.27, 1,776.33 and 318.56 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.27 : 1,776.33 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.27/1,776.33 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.27x = 1,776.33 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.27x = 565,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,858.80/1,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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