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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.31, 1,855.95 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.31, 1,855.95 and 372.23 is: 558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.31 : 1,855.95 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.31/1,855.95 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.31x = 1,855.95 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.31x = 690,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,840.27/1,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.34

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