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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.89, 1,856.98 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.89, 1,856.98 and 457.75 is: 686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.89 : 1,856.98 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.89/1,856.98 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.89x = 1,856.98 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.89x = 850,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,032.60/1,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.68

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