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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.40, 1,854.94 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.40, 1,854.94 and 456.77 is: 685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.40 : 1,854.94 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.40/1,854.94 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.40x = 1,854.94 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.40x = 847,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,286.58/1,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.29

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