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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.95 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.95 and 452.46 is: 678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.81 : 1,774.95 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.81/1,774.95 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.81x = 1,774.95 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.81x = 803,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,093.88/1,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.97

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