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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.52, 1,779.82 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.52, 1,779.82 and 320.84 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.52 : 1,779.82 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.52/1,779.82 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.52x = 1,779.82 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.52x = 571,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,031.22/1,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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