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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.02, 1,856.14 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.02, 1,856.14 and 506.18 is: 759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.02 : 1,856.14 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.02/1,856.14 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.02x = 1,856.14 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.02x = 939,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,540.95/1,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.52

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