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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.88, 1,831.56 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.88, 1,831.56 and 451.44 is: 677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.88 : 1,831.56 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.88/1,831.56 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.88x = 1,831.56 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.88x = 826,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,839.45/1,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.25

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