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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.31, 1,771.20 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.31, 1,771.20 and 449.96 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.31 : 1,771.20 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.31/1,771.20 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.31x = 1,771.20 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.31x = 796,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,960.30/1,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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