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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.95, 1,856.70 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.95, 1,856.70 and 360.59 is: 540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.95 : 1,856.70 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.95/1,856.70 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.95x = 1,856.70 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.95x = 669,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,498.17/1,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.81

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