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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.87, 1,855.43 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.87, 1,855.43 and 457.08 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.87 : 1,855.43 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.87/1,855.43 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.87x = 1,855.43 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.87x = 848,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,072.42/1,236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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