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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.15, 1,777.69 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.15, 1,777.69 and 319.47 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.15 : 1,777.69 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.15/1,777.69 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.15x = 1,777.69 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.15x = 567,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,918.62/1,185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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