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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.75, 1,853.70 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.75, 1,853.70 and 370.13 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.75 : 1,853.70 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.75/1,853.70 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.75x = 1,853.70 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.75x = 686,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,109.98/1,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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