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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.82, 1,851.45 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.82, 1,851.45 and 454.37 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.82 : 1,851.45 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.82/1,851.45 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.82x = 1,851.45 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.82x = 841,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,236.21/1,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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