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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.49, 1,779.73 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.49, 1,779.73 and 320.80 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.49 : 1,779.73 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.49/1,779.73 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.49x = 1,779.73 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.49x = 570,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,941.83/1,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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