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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.68, 1,772.58 and 451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.68, 1,772.58 and 451.31 is: 676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.68 : 1,772.58 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.68/1,772.58 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.68x = 1,772.58 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.68x = 799,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,983.08/1,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.99

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