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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.26, 1,775.42 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.26, 1,775.42 and 452.76 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.26 : 1,775.42 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.26/1,775.42 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.26x = 1,775.42 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.26x = 803,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,839.16/1,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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