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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.61 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.61 and 451.17 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.70 : 1,772.61 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.70/1,772.61 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.70x = 1,772.61 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.70x = 799,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,748.45/1,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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