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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.78, 1,777.23 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.78, 1,777.23 and 454.43 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.78 : 1,777.23 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.78/1,777.23 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.78x = 1,777.23 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.78x = 807,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,626.63/1,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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