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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.46, 1,775.72 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.46, 1,775.72 and 453.09 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.46 : 1,775.72 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.46/1,775.72 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.46x = 1,775.72 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.46x = 804,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,568.77/1,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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