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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,770.84 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,770.84 and 450.48 is: 675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,770.84 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,770.84 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,770.84 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 797,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,728.00/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.17

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