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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.15, 1,856.63 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.15, 1,856.63 and 458.52 is: 687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.15 : 1,856.63 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.15/1,856.63 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.15x = 1,856.63 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.15x = 851,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,299.70/1,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.56

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