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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.72, 1,771.04 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.72, 1,771.04 and 303.22 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.72 : 1,771.04 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.72/1,771.04 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.72x = 1,771.04 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.72x = 537,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,014.75/1,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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