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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.27, 1,777.91 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.27, 1,777.91 and 454.92 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.27 : 1,777.91 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.27/1,777.91 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.27x = 1,777.91 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.27x = 808,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,804.54/1,185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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