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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.59, 1,856.58 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.59, 1,856.58 and 506.97 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.59 : 1,856.58 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.59/1,856.58 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.59x = 1,856.58 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.59x = 941,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,230.36/1,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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