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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.88, 1,776.29 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.88, 1,776.29 and 453.53 is: 680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.88 : 1,776.29 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.88/1,776.29 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.88x = 1,776.29 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.88x = 805,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,600.80/1,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.48

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