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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.14, 1,850.64 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.14, 1,850.64 and 453.95 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.14 : 1,850.64 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.14/1,850.64 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.14x = 1,850.64 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.14x = 840,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,088.77/1,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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