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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221, 1,832.04 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221, 1,832.04 and 452.04 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,832.04 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,832.04 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,832.04 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 828,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,155.36/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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