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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.49 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.49 and 452.42 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.78 : 1,774.49 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.78/1,774.49 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.78x = 1,774.49 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.78x = 802,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,803.63/1,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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