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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.76, 1,778.88 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.76, 1,778.88 and 455.20 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.76 : 1,778.88 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.76/1,778.88 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.76x = 1,778.88 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.76x = 809,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,746.18/1,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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