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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.88, 1,774.39 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.88, 1,774.39 and 452.40 is: 678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.88 : 1,774.39 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.88/1,774.39 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.88x = 1,774.39 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.88x = 802,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,734.04/1,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.63

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