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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.77, 1,776.54 and 454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.77, 1,776.54 and 454.25 is: 681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.77 : 1,776.54 = 454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.77/1,776.54 = 454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.77x = 1,776.54 × 454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.77x = 806,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,993.30/1,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.14

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