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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.34 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.75, 1,856.34 and 360.27 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.75 : 1,856.34 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.75/1,856.34 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.75x = 1,856.34 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.75x = 668,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,783.61/1,237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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