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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.17, 1,769.22 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.17, 1,769.22 and 450.27 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.17 : 1,769.22 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.17/1,769.22 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.17x = 1,769.22 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.17x = 796,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,626.69/1,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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