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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.10, 1,848.33 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.10, 1,848.33 and 452.48 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.10 : 1,848.33 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.10/1,848.33 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.10x = 1,848.33 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.10x = 836,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,323.12/1,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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