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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.73, 1,770.06 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.73, 1,770.06 and 449.82 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.73 : 1,770.06 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.73/1,770.06 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.73x = 1,770.06 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.73x = 796,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,208.39/1,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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