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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.31, 1,855.78 and 467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.31, 1,855.78 and 467.63 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.31 : 1,855.78 = 467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.31/1,855.78 = 467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.31x = 1,855.78 × 467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.31x = 867,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,807.95/1,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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