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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.29, 1,856.21 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.29, 1,856.21 and 359.80 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.29 : 1,856.21 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.29/1,856.21 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.29x = 1,856.21 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.29x = 667,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,864.36/1,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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