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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.90, 1,857.23 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.90, 1,857.23 and 372.22 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.90 : 1,857.23 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.90/1,857.23 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.90x = 1,857.23 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.90x = 691,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,298.15/1,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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