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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.24, 1,857.92 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.24, 1,857.92 and 508.32 is: 762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.24 : 1,857.92 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.24/1,857.92 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.24x = 1,857.92 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.24x = 944,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,417.89/1,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.71

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