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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.58 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.90, 1,856.58 and 371.74 is: 557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.90 : 1,856.58 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.90/1,856.58 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.90x = 1,856.58 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.90x = 690,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,165.05/1,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.53

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