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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.87 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.87 and 372.03 is: 558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.71 : 1,856.87 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.71/1,856.87 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.71x = 1,856.87 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.71x = 690,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,803.92/1,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.13

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