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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.97, 1,777.19 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.97, 1,777.19 and 319.35 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.97 : 1,777.19 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.97/1,777.19 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.97x = 1,777.19 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.97x = 567,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,544.03/1,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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