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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.10, 1,857.45 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.10, 1,857.45 and 372.41 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.10 : 1,857.45 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.10/1,857.45 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.10x = 1,857.45 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.10x = 691,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,732.95/1,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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