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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.48, 1,836.40 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.48, 1,836.40 and 455.52 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.48 : 1,836.40 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.48/1,836.40 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.48x = 1,836.40 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.48x = 836,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,516.93/1,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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