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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.79, 1,773.17 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.79, 1,773.17 and 452.88 is: 678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.79 : 1,773.17 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.79/1,773.17 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.79x = 1,773.17 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.79x = 803,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,033.23/1,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.93

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