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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.94, 1,853.94 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.94, 1,853.94 and 370.26 is: 555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.94 : 1,853.94 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.94/1,853.94 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.94x = 1,853.94 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.94x = 686,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,439.82/1,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.40

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