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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.22, 1,855.77 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.22, 1,855.77 and 371.50 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.22 : 1,855.77 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.22/1,855.77 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.22x = 1,855.77 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.22x = 689,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,418.56/1,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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