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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.04, 1,770.49 and 451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.04, 1,770.49 and 451.11 is: 676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.04 : 1,770.49 = 451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.04/1,770.49 = 451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.04x = 1,770.49 × 451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.04x = 798,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,685.74/1,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.26

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