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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.70, 1,775.55 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.70, 1,775.55 and 453.30 is: 679.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.70 : 1,775.55 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.70/1,775.55 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.70x = 1,775.55 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.70x = 804,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,856.82/1,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.38

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