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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.84, 1,854.08 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.84, 1,854.08 and 370.08 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.84 : 1,854.08 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.84/1,854.08 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.84x = 1,854.08 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.84x = 686,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,157.93/1,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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