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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.64, 1,778.46 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.64, 1,778.46 and 455.56 is: 683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.64 : 1,778.46 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.64/1,778.46 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.64x = 1,778.46 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.64x = 810,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,195.24/1,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.34

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