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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.10, 1,855.95 and 371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.10, 1,855.95 and 371.41 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.10 : 1,855.95 = 371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.10/1,855.95 = 371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.10x = 1,855.95 × 371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.10x = 689,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,318.39/1,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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