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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.58, 1,854.74 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.58, 1,854.74 and 506.32 is: 758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.58 : 1,854.74 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.58/1,854.74 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.58x = 1,854.74 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.58x = 939,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,091.96/1,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.81

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