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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.99, 1,777.50 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.99, 1,777.50 and 454.61 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.99 : 1,777.50 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.99/1,777.50 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.99x = 1,777.50 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.99x = 808,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,069.28/1,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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