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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.88, 1,856.79 and 497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.88, 1,856.79 and 497.81 is: 746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.88 : 1,856.79 = 497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.88/1,856.79 = 497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.88x = 1,856.79 × 497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.88x = 924,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,333.27/1,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.71

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