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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.72, 1,777.12 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.72, 1,777.12 and 319.04 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.72 : 1,777.12 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.72/1,777.12 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.72x = 1,777.12 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.72x = 566,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,972.36/1,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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