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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.29, 1,792.91 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.29, 1,792.91 and 317.80 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.29 : 1,792.91 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.29/1,792.91 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.29x = 1,792.91 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.29x = 569,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,778.56/1,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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