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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.26, 1,777.07 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.26, 1,777.07 and 453.89 is: 681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.26 : 1,777.07 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.26/1,777.07 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.26x = 1,777.07 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.26x = 806,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,594.30/1,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.10

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