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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.84, 1,858.17 and 458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.84, 1,858.17 and 458.47 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.84 : 1,858.17 = 458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.84/1,858.17 = 458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.84x = 1,858.17 × 458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.84x = 851,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,921.91/1,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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