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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.88, 1,770.15 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.88, 1,770.15 and 450.26 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.88 : 1,770.15 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.88/1,770.15 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.88x = 1,770.15 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.88x = 797,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,027.74/1,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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