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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.22, 1,857.38 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.22, 1,857.38 and 372.54 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.22 : 1,857.38 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.22/1,857.38 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.22x = 1,857.38 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.22x = 691,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,948.35/1,238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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