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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.84 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.64, 1,776.84 and 454.08 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.64 : 1,776.84 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.64/1,776.84 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.64x = 1,776.84 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.64x = 806,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,827.51/1,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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