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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.80, 1,856.78 and 468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.80, 1,856.78 and 468.20 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.80 : 1,856.78 = 468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.80/1,856.78 = 468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.80x = 1,856.78 × 468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.80x = 869,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,344.40/1,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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