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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.08, 1,854.04 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.08, 1,854.04 and 370.40 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.08 : 1,854.04 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.08/1,854.04 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.08x = 1,854.04 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.08x = 686,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,736.42/1,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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