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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.71, 1,855.20 and 456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.71, 1,855.20 and 456.92 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.71 : 1,855.20 = 456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.71/1,855.20 = 456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.71x = 1,855.20 × 456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.71x = 847,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,675.70/1,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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