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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.39, 1,858.31 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.39, 1,858.31 and 458.94 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.39 : 1,858.31 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.39/1,858.31 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.39x = 1,858.31 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.39x = 852,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,859.19/1,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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