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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.31 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.31 and 450.33 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.86 : 1,771.31 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.86/1,771.31 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.86x = 1,771.31 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.86x = 797,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,674.03/1,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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