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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.33, 1,857.70 and 507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.33, 1,857.70 and 507.71 is: 761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.33 : 1,857.70 = 507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.33/1,857.70 = 507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.33x = 1,857.70 × 507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.33x = 943,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,172.87/1,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.65

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