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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.68, 1,856.63 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.68, 1,856.63 and 457.65 is: 686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.68 : 1,856.63 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.68/1,856.63 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.68x = 1,856.63 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.68x = 849,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,687.86/1,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.52

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