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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.88, 1,854.12 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.88, 1,854.12 and 370.20 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.88 : 1,854.12 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.88/1,854.12 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.88x = 1,854.12 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.88x = 686,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,395.22/1,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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