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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.51, 1,858.04 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.51, 1,858.04 and 372.89 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.51 : 1,858.04 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.51/1,858.04 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.51x = 1,858.04 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.51x = 692,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,833.38/1,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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