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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.92, 1,857.29 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.92, 1,857.29 and 507.84 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.92 : 1,857.29 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.92/1,857.29 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.92x = 1,857.29 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.92x = 943,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,203.61/1,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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