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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182, 1,772.91 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182, 1,772.91 and 451.56 is: 677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182 : 1,772.91 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182/1,772.91 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182x = 1,772.91 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182x = 800,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,575.24/1,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.31

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