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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.82 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.82 and 452.52 is: 678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.14 : 1,774.82 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.14/1,774.82 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.14x = 1,774.82 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.14x = 803,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,141.55/1,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.82

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