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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.30, 1,770.79 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.30, 1,770.79 and 449.93 is: 675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.30 : 1,770.79 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.30/1,770.79 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.30x = 1,770.79 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.30x = 796,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,729.44/1,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.02

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