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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.74, 1,850.11 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.74, 1,850.11 and 453.56 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.74 : 1,850.11 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.74/1,850.11 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.74x = 1,850.11 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.74x = 839,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,135.89/1,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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