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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.16, 1,776.01 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.16, 1,776.01 and 453.56 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.16 : 1,776.01 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.16/1,776.01 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.16x = 1,776.01 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.16x = 805,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,527.10/1,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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