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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.84, 1,771.35 and 440.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.84, 1,771.35 and 440.65 is: 661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.84 : 1,771.35 = 440.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.84/1,771.35 = 440.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.84x = 1,771.35 × 440.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.84x = 780,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,536.52/1,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.00

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