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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.20, 1,854.90 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.20, 1,854.90 and 506.40 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.20 : 1,854.90 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.20/1,854.90 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.20x = 1,854.90 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.20x = 939,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,321.36/1,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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