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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.70, 1,778.55 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.70, 1,778.55 and 320.02 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.70 : 1,778.55 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.70/1,778.55 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.70x = 1,778.55 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.70x = 569,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,171.57/1,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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