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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.54 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.54 and 453.12 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.51 : 1,775.54 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.51/1,775.54 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.51x = 1,775.54 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.51x = 804,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,532.68/1,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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