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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.54, 1,772.76 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.54, 1,772.76 and 451.28 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.54 : 1,772.76 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.54/1,772.76 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.54x = 1,772.76 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.54x = 800,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,011.13/1,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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