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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.94, 1,770.51 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.94, 1,770.51 and 450.04 is: 675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.94 : 1,770.51 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.94/1,770.51 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.94x = 1,770.51 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.94x = 796,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,800.32/1,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.29

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