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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.16, 1,847.22 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.16, 1,847.22 and 451.22 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.16 : 1,847.22 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.16/1,847.22 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.16x = 1,847.22 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.16x = 833,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,493.37/1,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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