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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.67, 1,770.32 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.67, 1,770.32 and 450.30 is: 675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.67 : 1,770.32 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.67/1,770.32 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.67x = 1,770.32 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.67x = 797,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,175.10/1,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.19

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