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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.04, 1,854.78 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.04, 1,854.78 and 456.59 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.04 : 1,854.78 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.04/1,854.78 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.04x = 1,854.78 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.04x = 846,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,874.00/1,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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