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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.53, 1,855.17 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.53, 1,855.17 and 507.72 is: 761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.53 : 1,855.17 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.53/1,855.17 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.53x = 1,855.17 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.53x = 941,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,906.91/1,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.12

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