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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.24, 1,770.77 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.24, 1,770.77 and 449.93 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.24 : 1,770.77 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.24/1,770.77 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.24x = 1,770.77 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.24x = 796,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,722.55/1,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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