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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.77, 1,778.04 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.77, 1,778.04 and 455.25 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.77 : 1,778.04 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.77/1,778.04 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.77x = 1,778.04 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.77x = 809,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,452.71/1,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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