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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.81, 1,780.23 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.81, 1,780.23 and 321.14 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.81 : 1,780.23 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.81/1,780.23 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.81x = 1,780.23 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.81x = 571,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,703.06/1,186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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