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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.26, 1,779.25 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.26, 1,779.25 and 320.64 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.26 : 1,779.25 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.26/1,779.25 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.26x = 1,779.25 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.26x = 570,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,488.22/1,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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