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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.36, 1,772.84 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.36, 1,772.84 and 450.99 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.36 : 1,772.84 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.36/1,772.84 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.36x = 1,772.84 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.36x = 799,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,536.69/1,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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