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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.23, 1,775.12 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.23, 1,775.12 and 452.88 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.23 : 1,775.12 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.23/1,775.12 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.23x = 1,775.12 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.23x = 803,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,914.08/1,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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