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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.87 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.87 and 449.98 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.58 : 1,770.87 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.58/1,770.87 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.58x = 1,770.87 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.58x = 796,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,856.08/1,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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