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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.96, 1,771.74 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.96, 1,771.74 and 450.46 is: 675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.96 : 1,771.74 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.96/1,771.74 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.96x = 1,771.74 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.96x = 798,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,098.00/1,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.80

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