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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.84, 1,858.28 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.84, 1,858.28 and 458.84 is: 688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.84 : 1,858.28 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.84/1,858.28 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.84x = 1,858.28 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.84x = 852,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,653.20/1,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.27

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