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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.51, 1,776.77 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.51, 1,776.77 and 453.91 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.51 : 1,776.77 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.51/1,776.77 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.51x = 1,776.77 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.51x = 806,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,488.09/1,184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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