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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.35, 1,774.97 and 452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.35, 1,774.97 and 452.87 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.35 : 1,774.97 = 452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.35/1,774.97 = 452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.35x = 1,774.97 × 452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.35x = 803,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,828.40/1,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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