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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.43, 1,857.59 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.43, 1,857.59 and 372.72 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.43 : 1,857.59 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.43/1,857.59 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.43x = 1,857.59 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.43x = 692,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,351.66/1,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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