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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.81, 1,778.46 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.81, 1,778.46 and 455.25 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.81 : 1,778.46 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.81/1,778.46 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.81x = 1,778.46 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.81x = 809,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,643.92/1,185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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