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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.10, 1,771.67 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.10, 1,771.67 and 450.72 is: 676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.10 : 1,771.67 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.10/1,771.67 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.10x = 1,771.67 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.10x = 798,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,528.23/1,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.09

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