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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.08 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.08 and 506.88 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.71 : 1,856.08 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.71/1,856.08 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.71x = 1,856.08 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.71x = 940,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,809.83/1,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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