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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.64, 1,858.74 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.64, 1,858.74 and 458.56 is: 688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.64 : 1,858.74 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.64/1,858.74 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.64x = 1,858.74 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.64x = 852,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,334.52/1,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.12

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