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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.10, 1,858.20 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.10, 1,858.20 and 508.20 is: 762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.10 : 1,858.20 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.10/1,858.20 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.10x = 1,858.20 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.10x = 944,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,337.24/1,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.73

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