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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.32, 1,772.69 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.32, 1,772.69 and 451.51 is: 677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.32 : 1,772.69 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.32/1,772.69 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.32x = 1,772.69 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.32x = 800,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,380.57/1,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.53

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