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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.50, 1,857.91 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.50, 1,857.91 and 372.81 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.50 : 1,857.91 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.50/1,857.91 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.50x = 1,857.91 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.50x = 692,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,647.43/1,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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