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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.88, 1,853.12 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.88, 1,853.12 and 465.40 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.88 : 1,853.12 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.88/1,853.12 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.88x = 1,853.12 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.88x = 862,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,442.05/1,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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