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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.34, 1,833.50 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.34, 1,833.50 and 452.84 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.34 : 1,833.50 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.34/1,833.50 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.34x = 1,833.50 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.34x = 830,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,274.10/1,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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