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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.70 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.71, 1,856.70 and 507.63 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.71 : 1,856.70 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.71/1,856.70 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.71x = 1,856.70 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.71x = 942,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,516.62/1,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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