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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.05, 1,773.99 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.05, 1,773.99 and 452.25 is: 678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.05 : 1,773.99 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.05/1,773.99 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.05x = 1,773.99 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.05x = 802,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,286.98/1,183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.15

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