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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.29, 1,858.80 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.29, 1,858.80 and 508.38 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.29 : 1,858.80 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.29/1,858.80 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.29x = 1,858.80 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.29x = 944,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,976.74/1,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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