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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.23, 1,855.90 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.23, 1,855.90 and 312.80 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.23 : 1,855.90 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.23/1,855.90 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.23x = 1,855.90 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.23x = 580,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,519.14/1,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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