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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.77, 1,850 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.77, 1,850 and 453.57 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.77 : 1,850 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.77/1,850 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.77x = 1,850 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.77x = 839,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,104.50/1,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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