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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.62, 1,770.59 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.62, 1,770.59 and 450.80 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.62 : 1,770.59 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.62/1,770.59 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.62x = 1,770.59 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.62x = 798,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,180.89/1,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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