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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.58, 1,778.67 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.58, 1,778.67 and 455.21 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.58 : 1,778.67 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.58/1,778.67 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.58x = 1,778.67 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.58x = 809,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,664.87/1,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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