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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.50, 1,856.25 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.50, 1,856.25 and 371.82 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.50 : 1,856.25 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.50/1,856.25 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.50x = 1,856.25 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.50x = 690,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,190.88/1,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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