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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.83, 1,776.01 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.83, 1,776.01 and 453.41 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.83 : 1,776.01 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.83/1,776.01 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.83x = 1,776.01 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.83x = 805,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,259.73/1,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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