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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.80, 1,857.42 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.80, 1,857.42 and 507.90 is: 762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.80 : 1,857.42 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.80/1,857.42 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.80x = 1,857.42 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.80x = 943,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,383.62/1,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.15

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