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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.76, 1,780.07 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.76, 1,780.07 and 321 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.76 : 1,780.07 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.76/1,780.07 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.76x = 1,780.07 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.76x = 571,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,400.87/1,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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