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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.68, 1,852.95 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.68, 1,852.95 and 455.43 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.68 : 1,852.95 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.68/1,852.95 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.68x = 1,852.95 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.68x = 843,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,889.02/1,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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