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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.14, 1,771.98 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.14, 1,771.98 and 450.70 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.14 : 1,771.98 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.14/1,771.98 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.14x = 1,771.98 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.14x = 798,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,631.39/1,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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