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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.68, 1,856.52 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.68, 1,856.52 and 468 is: 702

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.68 : 1,856.52 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.68/1,856.52 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.68x = 1,856.52 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.68x = 868,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,851.36/1,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702

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