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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.84 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.84 and 455.48 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.84 : 1,778.84 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.84/1,778.84 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.84x = 1,778.84 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.84x = 810,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,214.87/1,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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