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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.82, 1,852.96 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.82, 1,852.96 and 455.37 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.82 : 1,852.96 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.82/1,852.96 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.82x = 1,852.96 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.82x = 843,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,782.40/1,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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