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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.59, 1,770.94 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.59, 1,770.94 and 450.22 is: 675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.59 : 1,770.94 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.59/1,770.94 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.59x = 1,770.94 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.59x = 797,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,312.61/1,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.35

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