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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.33, 1,774.93 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.33, 1,774.93 and 452.58 is: 678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.33 : 1,774.93 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.33/1,774.93 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.33x = 1,774.93 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.33x = 803,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,297.82/1,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.85

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