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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.10, 1,845.54 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.10, 1,845.54 and 450.55 is: 675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.10 : 1,845.54 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.10/1,845.54 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.10x = 1,845.54 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.10x = 831,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,510.35/1,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.42

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