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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184, 1,775.76 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184, 1,775.76 and 453.32 is: 679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184 : 1,775.76 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184/1,775.76 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184x = 1,775.76 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184x = 804,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,987.52/1,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.89

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