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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.38, 1,856.25 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.38, 1,856.25 and 371.58 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.38 : 1,856.25 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.38/1,856.25 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.38x = 1,856.25 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.38x = 689,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,745.38/1,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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