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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.98, 1,778.93 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.98, 1,778.93 and 320.32 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.98 : 1,778.93 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.98/1,778.93 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.98x = 1,778.93 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.98x = 569,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,816.36/1,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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