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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.07, 1,857.10 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.07, 1,857.10 and 507.65 is: 761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.07 : 1,857.10 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.07/1,857.10 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.07x = 1,857.10 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.07x = 942,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,756.82/1,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.47

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