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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,785.56 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,785.56 and 450.09 is: 675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,785.56 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,785.56 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,785.56 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 803,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,660.45/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.46

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