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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.70, 1,780.05 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.70, 1,780.05 and 321.02 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.70 : 1,780.05 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.70/1,780.05 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.70x = 1,780.05 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.70x = 571,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,431.65/1,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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