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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.80, 1,848 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.80, 1,848 and 452.58 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.80 : 1,848 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.80/1,848 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.80x = 1,848 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.80x = 836,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,367.84/1,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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