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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.90, 1,772.84 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.90, 1,772.84 and 451.55 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.90 : 1,772.84 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.90/1,772.84 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.90x = 1,772.84 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.90x = 800,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,518.17/1,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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