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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.30, 1,852.71 and 455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.30, 1,852.71 and 455.30 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.30 : 1,852.71 = 455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.30/1,852.71 = 455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.30x = 1,852.71 × 455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.30x = 843,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,538.86/1,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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