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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.57, 1,854.32 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.57, 1,854.32 and 370.68 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.57 : 1,854.32 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.57/1,854.32 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.57x = 1,854.32 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.57x = 687,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,360.96/1,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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