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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.06, 1,856.89 and 458.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.06, 1,856.89 and 458.43 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.06 : 1,856.89 = 458.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.06/1,856.89 = 458.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.06x = 1,856.89 × 458.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.06x = 851,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,254.08/1,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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