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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.78, 1,850.46 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.78, 1,850.46 and 453.75 is: 680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.78 : 1,850.46 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.78/1,850.46 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.78x = 1,850.46 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.78x = 839,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,646.23/1,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.55

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