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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.68, 1,855.10 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.68, 1,855.10 and 371 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.68 : 1,855.10 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.68/1,855.10 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.68x = 1,855.10 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.68x = 688,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,242.10/1,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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