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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.75, 1,787.80 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.75, 1,787.80 and 451.64 is: 677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.75 : 1,787.80 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.75/1,787.80 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.75x = 1,787.80 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.75x = 807,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,446.18/1,191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.53

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