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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.80 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.04, 1,774.80 and 452.60 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.04 : 1,774.80 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.04/1,774.80 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.04x = 1,774.80 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.04x = 803,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,274.48/1,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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