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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.81, 1,778.73 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.81, 1,778.73 and 320.14 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.81 : 1,778.73 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.81/1,778.73 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.81x = 1,778.73 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.81x = 569,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,442.62/1,185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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