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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.54, 1,838.79 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.54, 1,838.79 and 456.10 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.54 : 1,838.79 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.54/1,838.79 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.54x = 1,838.79 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.54x = 838,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,672.12/1,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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