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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.52, 1,857.40 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.52, 1,857.40 and 507.22 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.52 : 1,857.40 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.52/1,857.40 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.52x = 1,857.40 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.52x = 942,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,104.52/1,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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