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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.39, 1,774.05 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.39, 1,774.05 and 452.44 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.39 : 1,774.05 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.39/1,774.05 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.39x = 1,774.05 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.39x = 802,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,651.18/1,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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