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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.41, 1,856.25 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.41, 1,856.25 and 457.32 is: 686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.41 : 1,856.25 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.41/1,856.25 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.41x = 1,856.25 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.41x = 848,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,900.25/1,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.03

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