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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.72, 1,770.96 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.72, 1,770.96 and 450.29 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.72 : 1,770.96 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.72/1,770.96 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.72x = 1,770.96 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.72x = 797,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,451.69/1,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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