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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.27, 1,850.19 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.27, 1,850.19 and 453.27 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.27 : 1,850.19 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.27/1,850.19 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.27x = 1,850.19 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.27x = 838,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,635.62/1,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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