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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.89, 1,772.24 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.89, 1,772.24 and 450.63 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.89 : 1,772.24 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.89/1,772.24 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.89x = 1,772.24 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.89x = 798,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,622.26/1,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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