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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.40, 1,835.88 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.40, 1,835.88 and 453.90 is: 681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.40 : 1,835.88 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.40/1,835.88 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.40x = 1,835.88 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.40x = 833,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,305.93/1,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.14

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