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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.88, 1,834.58 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.88, 1,834.58 and 453.38 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.88 : 1,834.58 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.88/1,834.58 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.88x = 1,834.58 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.88x = 831,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,753.84/1,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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