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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.84, 1,832.06 and 451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.84, 1,832.06 and 451.34 is: 677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.84 : 1,832.06 = 451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.84/1,832.06 = 451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.84x = 1,832.06 × 451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.84x = 826,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,881.96/1,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.31

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