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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.23, 1,775.45 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.23, 1,775.45 and 453.02 is: 679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.23 : 1,775.45 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.23/1,775.45 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.23x = 1,775.45 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.23x = 804,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,306.61/1,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.76

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