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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.51, 1,779.76 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.51, 1,779.76 and 320.80 is: 481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.51 : 1,779.76 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.51/1,779.76 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.51x = 1,779.76 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.51x = 570,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,938.11/1,186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.19

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