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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.93, 1,857.83 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.93, 1,857.83 and 458.41 is: 687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.93 : 1,857.83 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.93/1,857.83 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.93x = 1,857.83 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.93x = 851,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,640.01/1,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.96

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