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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.30, 1,771.26 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.30, 1,771.26 and 450.41 is: 675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.30 : 1,771.26 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.30/1,771.26 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.30x = 1,771.26 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.30x = 797,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,784.36/1,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.35

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