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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.10, 1,847.07 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.10, 1,847.07 and 451.53 is: 676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.10 : 1,847.07 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.10/1,847.07 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.10x = 1,847.07 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.10x = 834,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,007.52/1,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.90

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