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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.16, 1,770.66 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.16, 1,770.66 and 450.72 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.16 : 1,770.66 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.16/1,770.66 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.16x = 1,770.66 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.16x = 798,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,071.88/1,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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