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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.23, 1,855.89 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.23, 1,855.89 and 371.52 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.23 : 1,855.89 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.23/1,855.89 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.23x = 1,855.89 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.23x = 689,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,500.25/1,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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