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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.97, 1,778.96 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.97, 1,778.96 and 320.28 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.97 : 1,778.96 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.97/1,778.96 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.97x = 1,778.96 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.97x = 569,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,765.31/1,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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