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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.63, 1,858.22 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.63, 1,858.22 and 372.88 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.63 : 1,858.22 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.63/1,858.22 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.63x = 1,858.22 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.63x = 692,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,881.92/1,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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