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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.44, 1,771.20 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.44, 1,771.20 and 450 is: 675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.44 : 1,771.20 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.44/1,771.20 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.44x = 1,771.20 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.44x = 797,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,040/1,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.21

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