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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.18, 1,770.45 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.18, 1,770.45 and 449.74 is: 674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.18 : 1,770.45 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.18/1,770.45 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.18x = 1,770.45 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.18x = 796,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,242.18/1,180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.68

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