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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.22, 1,786.84 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.22, 1,786.84 and 450.74 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.22 : 1,786.84 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.22/1,786.84 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.22x = 1,786.84 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.22x = 805,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,400.26/1,191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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