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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.04, 1,857.06 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.04, 1,857.06 and 372.24 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.04 : 1,857.06 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.04/1,857.06 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.04x = 1,857.06 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.04x = 691,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,272.01/1,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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