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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,770.08 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,770.08 and 449.33 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,770.08 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,770.08 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,770.08 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 795,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,338.95/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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