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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.97, 1,777.46 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.97, 1,777.46 and 319.28 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.97 : 1,777.46 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.97/1,777.46 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.97x = 1,777.46 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.97x = 567,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,507.43/1,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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