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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.34, 1,852.38 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.34, 1,852.38 and 455.16 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.34 : 1,852.38 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.34/1,852.38 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.34x = 1,852.38 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.34x = 843,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,129.28/1,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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