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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.06, 1,770.14 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.06, 1,770.14 and 449.68 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.06 : 1,770.14 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.06/1,770.14 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.06x = 1,770.14 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.06x = 795,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,996.56/1,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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