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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.43, 1,786.59 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.43, 1,786.59 and 451.18 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.43 : 1,786.59 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.43/1,786.59 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.43x = 1,786.59 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.43x = 806,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,078.90/1,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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