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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.80 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.80 and 318.88 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.64 : 1,776.80 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.64/1,776.80 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.64x = 1,776.80 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.64x = 566,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,585.98/1,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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