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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.21, 1,857.65 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.21, 1,857.65 and 507.62 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.21 : 1,857.65 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.21/1,857.65 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.21x = 1,857.65 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.21x = 942,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,968.47/1,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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