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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.72 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.72 and 454.32 is: 681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.64 : 1,776.72 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.64/1,776.72 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.64x = 1,776.72 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.64x = 807,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,199.43/1,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.39

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