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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.38, 1,779.66 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.38, 1,779.66 and 320.76 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.38 : 1,779.66 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.38/1,779.66 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.38x = 1,779.66 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.38x = 570,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,843.74/1,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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