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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.11, 1,854.16 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.11, 1,854.16 and 370.42 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.11 : 1,854.16 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.11/1,854.16 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.11x = 1,854.16 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.11x = 686,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,812.39/1,236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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