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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.33, 1,856.20 and 506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.33, 1,856.20 and 506.71 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.33 : 1,856.20 = 506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.33/1,856.20 = 506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.33x = 1,856.20 × 506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.33x = 940,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,555.10/1,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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