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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.39, 1,785.75 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.39, 1,785.75 and 450.30 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.39 : 1,785.75 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.39/1,785.75 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.39x = 1,785.75 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.39x = 804,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,123.23/1,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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