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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.56, 1,858.01 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.56, 1,858.01 and 458.46 is: 687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.56 : 1,858.01 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.56/1,858.01 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.56x = 1,858.01 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.56x = 851,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,820.97/1,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.75

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