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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.38 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.38 and 449.33 is: 673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,769.38 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,769.38 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,769.38 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 795,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,025.55/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.60

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