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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.34, 1,770.56 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.34, 1,770.56 and 449.97 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.34 : 1,770.56 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.34/1,770.56 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.34x = 1,770.56 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.34x = 796,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,700.01/1,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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