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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.79, 1,774.39 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.79, 1,774.39 and 453.20 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.79 : 1,774.39 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.79/1,774.39 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.79x = 1,774.39 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.79x = 804,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,144.39/1,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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