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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.67, 1,777.47 and 455.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.67, 1,777.47 and 455.77 is: 683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.67 : 1,777.47 = 455.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.67/1,777.47 = 455.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.67x = 1,777.47 × 455.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.67x = 810,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,117.50/1,185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.26

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