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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.96, 1,856.89 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.96, 1,856.89 and 506.98 is: 760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.96 : 1,856.89 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.96/1,856.89 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.96x = 1,856.89 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.96x = 941,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,409.47/1,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.46

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