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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.20, 1,833.90 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.20, 1,833.90 and 453.16 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.20 : 1,833.90 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.20/1,833.90 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.20x = 1,833.90 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.20x = 831,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,050.12/1,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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