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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.60, 1,775.34 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.60, 1,775.34 and 453.12 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.60 : 1,775.34 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.60/1,775.34 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.60x = 1,775.34 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.60x = 804,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,442.06/1,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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