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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.27, 1,847.30 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.27, 1,847.30 and 451.74 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.27 : 1,847.30 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.27/1,847.30 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.27x = 1,847.30 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.27x = 834,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,505.68/1,232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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