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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.18, 1,772.35 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.18, 1,772.35 and 451.26 is: 677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.18 : 1,772.35 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.18/1,772.35 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.18x = 1,772.35 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.18x = 799,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,789.53/1,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.11

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