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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.40, 1,856.33 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.40, 1,856.33 and 457.46 is: 686.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.40 : 1,856.33 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.40/1,856.33 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.40x = 1,856.33 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.40x = 849,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,196.72/1,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.28

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