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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.12 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.12 and 446.88 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.75 : 1,856.12 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.75/1,856.12 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.75x = 1,856.12 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.75x = 829,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,464.02/1,237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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