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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.65, 1,856.70 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.65, 1,856.70 and 507.30 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.65 : 1,856.70 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.65/1,856.70 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.65x = 1,856.70 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.65x = 941,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,903.91/1,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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