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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.56, 1,830.10 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.56, 1,830.10 and 450.04 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.56 : 1,830.10 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.56/1,830.10 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.56x = 1,830.10 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.56x = 823,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,618.20/1,219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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