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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.30 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.30 and 317.52 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.01 : 1,792.30 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.01/1,792.30 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.01x = 1,792.30 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.01x = 569,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,091.10/1,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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