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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.91, 1,853.86 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.91, 1,853.86 and 370.22 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.91 : 1,853.86 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.91/1,853.86 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.91x = 1,853.86 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.91x = 686,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,339.76/1,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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