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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.02, 1,855.53 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.02, 1,855.53 and 457.30 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.02 : 1,855.53 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.02/1,855.53 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.02x = 1,855.53 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.02x = 848,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,527.04/1,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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