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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.02, 1,770.83 and 450.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.02, 1,770.83 and 450.65 is: 675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.02 : 1,770.83 = 450.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.02/1,770.83 = 450.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.02x = 1,770.83 × 450.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.02x = 798,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,024.54/1,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.71

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