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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.92, 1,855.56 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.92, 1,855.56 and 457.20 is: 685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.92 : 1,855.56 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.92/1,855.56 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.92x = 1,855.56 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.92x = 848,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,362.03/1,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.31

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