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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,833.82 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,833.82 and 452.52 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222 : 1,833.82 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222/1,833.82 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222x = 1,833.82 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222x = 829,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,840.23/1,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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