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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237, 1,856.76 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237, 1,856.76 and 507 is: 761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237 : 1,856.76 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237/1,856.76 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237x = 1,856.76 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237x = 941,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,377.32/1,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.02

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