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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.55, 1,856.54 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.55, 1,856.54 and 507.11 is: 760.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.55 : 1,856.54 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.55/1,856.54 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.55x = 1,856.54 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.55x = 941,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,470.00/1,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.75

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