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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.18, 1,770.84 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.18, 1,770.84 and 450.38 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.18 : 1,770.84 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.18/1,770.84 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.18x = 1,770.84 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.18x = 797,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,550.92/1,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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