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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.30, 1,777.20 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.30, 1,777.20 and 453.96 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.30 : 1,777.20 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.30/1,777.20 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.30x = 1,777.20 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.30x = 806,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,777.71/1,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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