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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.90, 1,853.85 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.90, 1,853.85 and 370.22 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.90 : 1,853.85 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.90/1,853.85 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.90x = 1,853.85 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.90x = 686,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,323.08/1,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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