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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.63, 1,771.43 and 450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.63, 1,771.43 and 450.69 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.63 : 1,771.43 = 450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.63/1,771.43 = 450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.63x = 1,771.43 × 450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.63x = 798,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,363.53/1,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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