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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.28, 1,855.98 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.28, 1,855.98 and 371.59 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.28 : 1,855.98 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.28/1,855.98 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.28x = 1,855.98 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.28x = 689,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,658.97/1,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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