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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.30 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.30 and 372.28 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.90 : 1,856.30 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.90/1,856.30 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.90x = 1,856.30 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.90x = 691,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,063.36/1,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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