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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.25, 1,850.33 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.25, 1,850.33 and 453.76 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.25 : 1,850.33 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.25/1,850.33 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.25x = 1,850.33 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.25x = 839,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,604.90/1,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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