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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.97, 1,771.47 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.97, 1,771.47 and 450.68 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.97 : 1,771.47 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.97/1,771.47 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.97x = 1,771.47 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.97x = 798,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,357.24/1,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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