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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.29, 1,773.65 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.29, 1,773.65 and 452.55 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.29 : 1,773.65 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.29/1,773.65 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.29x = 1,773.65 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.29x = 802,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,663.04/1,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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