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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.75, 1,855.40 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.75, 1,855.40 and 467.25 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.75 : 1,855.40 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.75/1,855.40 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.75x = 1,855.40 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.75x = 866,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,933.31/1,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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