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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.37, 1,776.66 and 453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.37, 1,776.66 and 453.55 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.37 : 1,776.66 = 453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.37/1,776.66 = 453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.37x = 1,776.66 × 453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.37x = 805,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,798.00/1,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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