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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.73, 1,771.56 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.73, 1,771.56 and 450.82 is: 675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.73 : 1,771.56 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.73/1,771.56 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.73x = 1,771.56 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.73x = 798,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,654.68/1,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.84

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