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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.71, 1,775.85 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.71, 1,775.85 and 453.33 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.71 : 1,775.85 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.71/1,775.85 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.71x = 1,775.85 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.71x = 805,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,046.08/1,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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