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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.39, 1,776.05 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.39, 1,776.05 and 453.45 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.39 : 1,776.05 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.39/1,776.05 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.39x = 1,776.05 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.39x = 805,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,347.61/1,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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