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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.12, 1,785.76 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.12, 1,785.76 and 450.72 is: 675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.12 : 1,785.76 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.12/1,785.76 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.12x = 1,785.76 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.12x = 804,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,874.13/1,191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.73

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