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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.49, 1,775.25 and 453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.49, 1,775.25 and 453.11 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.49 : 1,775.25 = 453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.49/1,775.25 = 453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.49x = 1,775.25 × 453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.49x = 804,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,383.53/1,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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