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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.11, 1,770.71 and 449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.11, 1,770.71 and 449.85 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.11 : 1,770.71 = 449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.11/1,770.71 = 449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.11x = 1,770.71 × 449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.11x = 796,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,551.64/1,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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