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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.96, 1,778.40 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.96, 1,778.40 and 455.34 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.96 : 1,778.40 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.96/1,778.40 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.96x = 1,778.40 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.96x = 809,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,776.66/1,185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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