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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.93, 1,774.80 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.93, 1,774.80 and 452.72 is: 679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.93 : 1,774.80 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.93/1,774.80 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.93x = 1,774.80 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.93x = 803,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,478.58/1,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.23

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