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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.56, 1,772.44 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.56, 1,772.44 and 450.74 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.56 : 1,772.44 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.56/1,772.44 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.56x = 1,772.44 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.56x = 798,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,899.62/1,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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