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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.53, 1,776.57 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.53, 1,776.57 and 453.94 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.53 : 1,776.57 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.53/1,776.57 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.53x = 1,776.57 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.53x = 806,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,456.19/1,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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