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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.12, 1,770.15 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.12, 1,770.15 and 302.61 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.12 : 1,770.15 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.12/1,770.15 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.12x = 1,770.15 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.12x = 535,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,665.09/1,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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