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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.18, 1,774.89 and 453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.18, 1,774.89 and 453.37 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.18 : 1,774.89 = 453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.18/1,774.89 = 453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.18x = 1,774.89 × 453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.18x = 804,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,681.88/1,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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