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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.33, 1,773.43 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.33, 1,773.43 and 451.58 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.33 : 1,773.43 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.33/1,773.43 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.33x = 1,773.43 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.33x = 800,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,835.52/1,182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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