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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.45, 1,854.55 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.45, 1,854.55 and 506.19 is: 758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.45 : 1,854.55 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.45/1,854.55 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.45x = 1,854.55 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.45x = 938,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,754.66/1,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.62

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