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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.52, 1,842.08 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.52, 1,842.08 and 458 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.52 : 1,842.08 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.52/1,842.08 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.52x = 1,842.08 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.52x = 843,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,672.64/1,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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