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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.26, 1,787.90 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.26, 1,787.90 and 451.74 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.26 : 1,787.90 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.26/1,787.90 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.26x = 1,787.90 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.26x = 807,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,663.69/1,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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