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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.92, 1,853.88 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.92, 1,853.88 and 370.24 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.92 : 1,853.88 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.92/1,853.88 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.92x = 1,853.88 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.92x = 686,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,380.53/1,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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