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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.56 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.56 and 454.54 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.10 : 1,851.56 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.10/1,851.56 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.10x = 1,851.56 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.10x = 841,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,608.08/1,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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