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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.84, 1,854.67 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.84, 1,854.67 and 456.64 is: 684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.84 : 1,854.67 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.84/1,854.67 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.84x = 1,854.67 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.84x = 846,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,916.51/1,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.74

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