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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.63, 1,854.81 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.63, 1,854.81 and 371.01 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.63 : 1,854.81 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.63/1,854.81 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.63x = 1,854.81 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.63x = 688,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,153.06/1,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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