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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.39, 1,853.12 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.39, 1,853.12 and 455.43 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.39 : 1,853.12 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.39/1,853.12 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.39x = 1,853.12 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.39x = 843,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,967.58/1,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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