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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.92, 1,770.30 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.92, 1,770.30 and 449.76 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.92 : 1,770.30 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.92/1,770.30 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.92x = 1,770.30 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.92x = 796,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,210.13/1,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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