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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.82, 1,856.79 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.82, 1,856.79 and 372.06 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.82 : 1,856.79 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.82/1,856.79 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.82x = 1,856.79 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.82x = 690,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,837.29/1,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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