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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.86, 1,776.34 and 453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.86, 1,776.34 and 453.19 is: 680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.86 : 1,776.34 = 453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.86/1,776.34 = 453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.86x = 1,776.34 × 453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.86x = 805,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,019.52/1,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.00

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