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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.82, 1,771.70 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.82, 1,771.70 and 450.92 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.82 : 1,771.70 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.82/1,771.70 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.82x = 1,771.70 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.82x = 798,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,888.44/1,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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