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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.42, 1,856.22 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.42, 1,856.22 and 371.80 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.42 : 1,856.22 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.42/1,856.22 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.42x = 1,856.22 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.42x = 690,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,142.60/1,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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