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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.80, 1,849.50 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.80, 1,849.50 and 453.58 is: 679.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.80 : 1,849.50 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.80/1,849.50 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.80x = 1,849.50 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.80x = 838,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,896.21/1,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.93

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