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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.91, 1,857.56 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.91, 1,857.56 and 508.01 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.91 : 1,857.56 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.91/1,857.56 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.91x = 1,857.56 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.91x = 943,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,647.23/1,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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