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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,772.56 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,772.56 and 451.60 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,772.56 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,772.56 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,772.56 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 800,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,488.10/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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