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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.73, 1,784.82 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.73, 1,784.82 and 450.02 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.73 : 1,784.82 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.73/1,784.82 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.73x = 1,784.82 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.73x = 803,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,195.77/1,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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