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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.69, 1,852.76 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.69, 1,852.76 and 455.23 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.69 : 1,852.76 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.69/1,852.76 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.69x = 1,852.76 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.69x = 843,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,436.71/1,234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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