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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237, 1,855.80 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237, 1,855.80 and 371.34 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237 : 1,855.80 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237/1,855.80 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237x = 1,855.80 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237x = 689,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,132.77/1,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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