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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.78, 1,775.99 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.78, 1,775.99 and 453.42 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.78 : 1,775.99 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.78/1,775.99 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.78x = 1,775.99 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.78x = 805,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,269.39/1,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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