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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.40, 1,856.10 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.40, 1,856.10 and 506.60 is: 759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.40 : 1,856.10 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.40/1,856.10 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.40x = 1,856.10 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.40x = 940,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,300.26/1,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.90

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