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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.63, 1,856.73 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.63, 1,856.73 and 372.01 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.63 : 1,856.73 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.63/1,856.73 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.63x = 1,856.73 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.63x = 690,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,722.13/1,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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