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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.88, 1,780.31 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.88, 1,780.31 and 321.19 is: 481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.88 : 1,780.31 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.88/1,780.31 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.88x = 1,780.31 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.88x = 571,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,814.12/1,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.78

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