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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.66, 1,772.88 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.66, 1,772.88 and 452.28 is: 678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.66 : 1,772.88 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.66/1,772.88 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.66x = 1,772.88 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.66x = 801,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,838.17/1,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.00

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