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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.90, 1,776.60 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.90, 1,776.60 and 454.41 is: 681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.90 : 1,776.60 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.90/1,776.60 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.90x = 1,776.60 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.90x = 807,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,304.81/1,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.33

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