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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.01, 1,774.31 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.01, 1,774.31 and 452.39 is: 678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.01 : 1,774.31 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.01/1,774.31 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.01x = 1,774.31 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.01x = 802,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,668.97/1,183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.50

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