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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.49, 1,858.14 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.49, 1,858.14 and 458.73 is: 688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.49 : 1,858.14 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.49/1,858.14 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.49x = 1,858.14 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.49x = 852,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,384.56/1,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.25

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