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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.67, 1,775.16 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.67, 1,775.16 and 453.08 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.67 : 1,775.16 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.67/1,775.16 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.67x = 1,775.16 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.67x = 804,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,279.48/1,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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