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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.44, 1,858.14 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.44, 1,858.14 and 469.48 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.44 : 1,858.14 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.44/1,858.14 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.44x = 1,858.14 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.44x = 872,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,359.57/1,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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