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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.40, 1,775.25 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.40, 1,775.25 and 453.66 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.40 : 1,775.25 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.40/1,775.25 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.40x = 1,775.25 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.40x = 805,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,359.92/1,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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