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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.38, 1,856.37 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.38, 1,856.37 and 371.70 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.38 : 1,856.37 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.38/1,856.37 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.38x = 1,856.37 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.38x = 690,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,012.73/1,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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