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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.79, 1,856.99 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.79, 1,856.99 and 372.11 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.79 : 1,856.99 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.79/1,856.99 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.79x = 1,856.99 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.79x = 690,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,996.19/1,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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