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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.10, 1,856.59 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.10, 1,856.59 and 372.21 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.10 : 1,856.59 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.10/1,856.59 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.10x = 1,856.59 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.10x = 691,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,041.36/1,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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