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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.40, 1,774.22 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.40, 1,774.22 and 451.98 is: 678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.40 : 1,774.22 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.40/1,774.22 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.40x = 1,774.22 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.40x = 801,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,911.96/1,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.21

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