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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,848.46 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,848.46 and 452.42 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,848.46 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,848.46 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,848.46 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 836,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,280.27/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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