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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.48, 1,772.88 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.48, 1,772.88 and 451.44 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.48 : 1,772.88 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.48/1,772.88 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.48x = 1,772.88 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.48x = 800,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,348.95/1,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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