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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.18, 1,854.10 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.18, 1,854.10 and 456.45 is: 684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.18 : 1,854.10 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.18/1,854.10 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.18x = 1,854.10 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.18x = 846,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,308.63/1,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.06

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