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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.31, 1,852.95 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.31, 1,852.95 and 370.23 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.31 : 1,852.95 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.31/1,852.95 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.31x = 1,852.95 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.31x = 686,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,017.68/1,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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