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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.15, 1,857.26 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.15, 1,857.26 and 507.74 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.15 : 1,857.26 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.15/1,857.26 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.15x = 1,857.26 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.15x = 942,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,997.18/1,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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