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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.10, 1,853.06 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.10, 1,853.06 and 455.54 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.10 : 1,853.06 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.10/1,853.06 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.10x = 1,853.06 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.10x = 844,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,142.95/1,236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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