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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.72, 1,856.63 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.72, 1,856.63 and 372.04 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.72 : 1,856.63 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.72/1,856.63 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.72x = 1,856.63 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.72x = 690,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,740.63/1,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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