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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.18, 1,857.33 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.18, 1,857.33 and 372.47 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.18 : 1,857.33 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.18/1,857.33 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.18x = 1,857.33 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.18x = 691,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,790.42/1,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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