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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.79, 1,772.93 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.79, 1,772.93 and 451.58 is: 677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.79 : 1,772.93 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.79/1,772.93 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.79x = 1,772.93 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.79x = 800,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,611.99/1,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.46

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