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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.72 and 458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.72 and 458.25 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.38 : 1,857.72 = 458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.38/1,857.72 = 458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.38x = 1,857.72 × 458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.38x = 851,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,300.19/1,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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