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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.56, 1,832.64 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.56, 1,832.64 and 452.88 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.56 : 1,832.64 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.56/1,832.64 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.56x = 1,832.64 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.56x = 829,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,966.00/1,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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