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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.99, 1,776.70 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.99, 1,776.70 and 453.63 is: 680.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.99 : 1,776.70 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.99/1,776.70 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.99x = 1,776.70 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.99x = 805,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,964.42/1,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.72

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