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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.32, 1,774.72 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.32, 1,774.72 and 452.72 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.32 : 1,774.72 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.32/1,774.72 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.32x = 1,774.72 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.32x = 803,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,451.24/1,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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