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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.04, 1,855.80 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.04, 1,855.80 and 457 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.04 : 1,855.80 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.04/1,855.80 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.04x = 1,855.80 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.04x = 848,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,100.60/1,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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