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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.92, 1,859.10 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.92, 1,859.10 and 459.47 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.92 : 1,859.10 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.92/1,859.10 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.92x = 1,859.10 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.92x = 854,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,206.19/1,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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