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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.04, 1,856.73 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.04, 1,856.73 and 507.48 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.04 : 1,856.73 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.04/1,856.73 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.04x = 1,856.73 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.04x = 942,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,248.28/1,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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