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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.94, 1,857.31 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.94, 1,857.31 and 507.12 is: 760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.94 : 1,857.31 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.94/1,857.31 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.94x = 1,857.31 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.94x = 941,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,869.76/1,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.84

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