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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.69, 1,856.76 and 507.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.69, 1,856.76 and 507.79 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.69 : 1,856.76 = 507.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.69/1,856.76 = 507.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.69x = 1,856.76 × 507.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.69x = 942,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,844.16/1,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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