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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.36, 1,857.12 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.36, 1,857.12 and 507.28 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.36 : 1,857.12 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.36/1,857.12 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.36x = 1,857.12 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.36x = 942,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,079.83/1,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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