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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.78 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.78 and 457.62 is: 686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.75 : 1,856.78 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.75/1,856.78 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.75x = 1,856.78 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.75x = 849,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,699.09/1,237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.49

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