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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.06, 1,770 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.06, 1,770 and 302.56 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.06 : 1,770 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.06/1,770 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.06x = 1,770 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.06x = 535,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,531.20/1,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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