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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183, 1,774.40 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183, 1,774.40 and 452.56 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183 : 1,774.40 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183/1,774.40 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183x = 1,774.40 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183x = 803,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,022.46/1,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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