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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.34, 1,855.42 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.34, 1,855.42 and 457.14 is: 685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.34 : 1,855.42 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.34/1,855.42 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.34x = 1,855.42 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.34x = 848,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,186.70/1,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.49

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