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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.56, 1,773.50 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.56, 1,773.50 and 452.74 is: 678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.56 : 1,773.50 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.56/1,773.50 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.56x = 1,773.50 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.56x = 802,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,934.39/1,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.41

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