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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.29, 1,857.30 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.29, 1,857.30 and 507.38 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.29 : 1,857.30 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.29/1,857.30 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.29x = 1,857.30 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.29x = 942,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,347.59/1,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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