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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.29, 1,857.67 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.29, 1,857.67 and 372.60 is: 558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.29 : 1,857.67 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.29/1,857.67 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.29x = 1,857.67 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.29x = 692,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,166.91/1,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.97

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