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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.54 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.54 and 371.40 is: 557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,855.54 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,855.54 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,855.54 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 689,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,147.56/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.08

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