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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.81, 1,856.44 and 371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.81, 1,856.44 and 371.83 is: 557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.81 : 1,856.44 = 371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.81/1,856.44 = 371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.81x = 1,856.44 × 371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.81x = 690,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,280.09/1,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.66

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