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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.52, 1,854.23 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.52, 1,854.23 and 370.90 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.52 : 1,854.23 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.52/1,854.23 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.52x = 1,854.23 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.52x = 687,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,724.64/1,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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