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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.70, 1,771.08 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.70, 1,771.08 and 450.35 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.70 : 1,771.08 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.70/1,771.08 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.70x = 1,771.08 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.70x = 797,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,605.88/1,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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