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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.54, 1,778.31 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.54, 1,778.31 and 319.92 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.54 : 1,778.31 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.54/1,778.31 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.54x = 1,778.31 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.54x = 568,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,916.94/1,185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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