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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.28, 1,854.24 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.28, 1,854.24 and 370.36 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.28 : 1,854.24 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.28/1,854.24 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.28x = 1,854.24 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.28x = 686,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,736.33/1,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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