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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.10 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.10 and 453.16 is: 679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.64 : 1,775.10 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.64/1,775.10 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.64x = 1,775.10 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.64x = 804,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,404.32/1,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.60

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