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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.37, 1,775.60 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.37, 1,775.60 and 452.70 is: 679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.37 : 1,775.60 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.37/1,775.60 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.37x = 1,775.60 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.37x = 803,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,811.86/1,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.26

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