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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,775.27 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,775.27 and 453.03 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,775.27 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,775.27 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,775.27 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 804,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,250.57/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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