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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.16, 1,783.83 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.16, 1,783.83 and 311.66 is: 467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.16 : 1,783.83 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.16/1,783.83 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.16x = 1,783.83 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.16x = 555,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,940.71/1,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.51

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