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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.57, 1,855.65 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.57, 1,855.65 and 467.07 is: 700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.57 : 1,855.65 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.57/1,855.65 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.57x = 1,855.65 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.57x = 866,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,718.45/1,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.91

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