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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.80, 1,854.02 and 456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.80, 1,854.02 and 456.62 is: 684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.80 : 1,854.02 = 456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.80/1,854.02 = 456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.80x = 1,854.02 × 456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.80x = 846,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,582.61/1,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.49

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