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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.33, 1,854.03 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.33, 1,854.03 and 456.24 is: 684.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.33 : 1,854.03 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.33/1,854.03 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.33x = 1,854.03 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.33x = 845,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,882.65/1,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.19

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