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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.21, 1,855.78 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.21, 1,855.78 and 506.61 is: 759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.21 : 1,855.78 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.21/1,855.78 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.21x = 1,855.78 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.21x = 940,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,155.44/1,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.90

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