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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.46 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.46 and 450.36 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.58 : 1,770.46 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.58/1,770.46 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.58x = 1,770.46 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.58x = 797,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,344.37/1,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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