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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.24, 1,858.29 and 458.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.24, 1,858.29 and 458.97 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.24 : 1,858.29 = 458.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.24/1,858.29 = 458.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.24x = 1,858.29 × 458.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.24x = 852,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,899.36/1,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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