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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.52, 1,830.24 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.52, 1,830.24 and 451.20 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.52 : 1,830.24 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.52/1,830.24 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.52x = 1,830.24 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.52x = 825,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,804.29/1,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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