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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.42, 1,856.48 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.42, 1,856.48 and 507.52 is: 761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.42 : 1,856.48 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.42/1,856.48 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.42x = 1,856.48 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.42x = 942,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,200.73/1,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.42

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