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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.51, 1,858.07 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.51, 1,858.07 and 372.80 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.51 : 1,858.07 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.51/1,858.07 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.51x = 1,858.07 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.51x = 692,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,680.14/1,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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