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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.96, 1,856.79 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.96, 1,856.79 and 372.27 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.96 : 1,856.79 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.96/1,856.79 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.96x = 1,856.79 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.96x = 691,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,227.21/1,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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