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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.58 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.58 and 453.31 is: 679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,775.58 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,775.58 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,775.58 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 804,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,888.17/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.99

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