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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.79, 1,854.05 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.79, 1,854.05 and 370.10 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.79 : 1,854.05 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.79/1,854.05 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.79x = 1,854.05 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.79x = 686,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,172.78/1,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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