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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.64 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.64 and 450.68 is: 676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.06 : 1,771.64 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.06/1,771.64 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.06x = 1,771.64 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.06x = 798,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,442.72/1,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.04

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