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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.08, 1,846.06 and 450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.08, 1,846.06 and 450.94 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.08 : 1,846.06 = 450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.08/1,846.06 = 450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.08x = 1,846.06 × 450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.08x = 832,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,462.30/1,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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