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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.24, 1,852.20 and 455.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.24, 1,852.20 and 455.03 is: 682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.24 : 1,852.20 = 455.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.24/1,852.20 = 455.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.24x = 1,852.20 × 455.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.24x = 842,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,806.57/1,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.30

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