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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.65, 1,856.22 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.65, 1,856.22 and 359.97 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.65 : 1,856.22 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.65/1,856.22 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.65x = 1,856.22 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.65x = 668,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,183.51/1,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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