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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.26, 1,857.38 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.26, 1,857.38 and 372.56 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.26 : 1,857.38 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.26/1,857.38 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.26x = 1,857.38 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.26x = 691,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,985.49/1,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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