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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.91, 1,778.62 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.91, 1,778.62 and 320.02 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.91 : 1,778.62 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.91/1,778.62 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.91x = 1,778.62 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.91x = 569,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,183.48/1,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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