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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.64, 1,779.80 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.64, 1,779.80 and 321.02 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.64 : 1,779.80 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.64/1,779.80 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.64x = 1,779.80 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.64x = 571,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,351.40/1,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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