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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.56, 1,778.45 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.56, 1,778.45 and 308.06 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.56 : 1,778.45 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.56/1,778.45 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.56x = 1,778.45 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.56x = 547,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,869.31/1,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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