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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.11, 1,775.57 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.11, 1,775.57 and 452.89 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.11 : 1,775.57 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.11/1,775.57 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.11x = 1,775.57 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.11x = 804,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,140.40/1,183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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