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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.81, 1,853.72 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.81, 1,853.72 and 370.32 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.81 : 1,853.72 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.81/1,853.72 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.81x = 1,853.72 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.81x = 686,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,467.74/1,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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