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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.29, 1,854.86 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.29, 1,854.86 and 467.25 is: 700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.29 : 1,854.86 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.29/1,854.86 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.29x = 1,854.86 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.29x = 866,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,681.00/1,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.47

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