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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.02, 1,778.85 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.02, 1,778.85 and 320.40 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.02 : 1,778.85 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.02/1,778.85 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.02x = 1,778.85 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.02x = 569,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,943.54/1,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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