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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.72, 1,853.63 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.72, 1,853.63 and 370.04 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.72 : 1,853.63 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.72/1,853.63 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.72x = 1,853.63 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.72x = 685,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,906.13/1,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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