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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.98, 1,780.45 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.98, 1,780.45 and 321.29 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.98 : 1,780.45 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.98/1,780.45 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.98x = 1,780.45 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.98x = 572,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,044.43/1,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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