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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.33, 1,852.08 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.33, 1,852.08 and 455 is: 682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.33 : 1,852.08 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.33/1,852.08 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.33x = 1,852.08 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.33x = 842,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,696.40/1,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.16

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