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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.21, 1,787.09 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.21, 1,787.09 and 451.14 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.21 : 1,787.09 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.21/1,787.09 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.21x = 1,787.09 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.21x = 806,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,225.53/1,191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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