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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.56, 1,856.76 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.56, 1,856.76 and 506.76 is: 760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.56 : 1,856.76 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.56/1,856.76 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.56x = 1,856.76 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.56x = 940,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,931.70/1,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.31

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