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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.12, 1,856.40 and 457.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.12, 1,856.40 and 457.67 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.12 : 1,856.40 = 457.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.12/1,856.40 = 457.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.12x = 1,856.40 × 457.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.12x = 849,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,618.59/1,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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