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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.17, 1,770.72 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.17, 1,770.72 and 451.27 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.17 : 1,770.72 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.17/1,770.72 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.17x = 1,770.72 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.17x = 799,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,072.81/1,181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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