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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.23, 1,777.79 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.23, 1,777.79 and 454.76 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.23 : 1,777.79 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.23/1,777.79 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.23x = 1,777.79 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.23x = 808,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,466.70/1,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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