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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.02 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.02 and 452.80 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.54 : 1,774.02 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.54/1,774.02 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.54x = 1,774.02 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.54x = 803,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,276.26/1,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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