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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.82, 1,854.69 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.82, 1,854.69 and 370.93 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.82 : 1,854.69 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.82/1,854.69 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.82x = 1,854.69 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.82x = 687,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,964.80/1,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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