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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.52, 1,842.86 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.52, 1,842.86 and 459 is: 688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.52 : 1,842.86 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.52/1,842.86 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.52x = 1,842.86 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.52x = 845,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,872.74/1,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.53

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