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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.19, 1,848.15 and 452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.19, 1,848.15 and 452.47 is: 678.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.19 : 1,848.15 = 452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.19/1,848.15 = 452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.19x = 1,848.15 × 452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.19x = 836,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,232.43/1,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.11

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