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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.83, 1,855.12 and 506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.83, 1,855.12 and 506.53 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.83 : 1,855.12 = 506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.83/1,855.12 = 506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.83x = 1,855.12 × 506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.83x = 939,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,673.93/1,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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