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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.63, 1,846.60 and 684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.63, 1,846.60 and 684.45 is: 1,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.63 : 1,846.60 = 684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.63/1,846.60 = 684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.63x = 1,846.60 × 684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.63x = 1,263,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,903.66/1,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.54

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