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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.02, 1,857.10 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.02, 1,857.10 and 372.26 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.02 : 1,857.10 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.02/1,857.10 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.02x = 1,857.10 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.02x = 691,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,324.05/1,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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