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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.34, 1,857.70 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.34, 1,857.70 and 507.72 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.34 : 1,857.70 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.34/1,857.70 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.34x = 1,857.70 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.34x = 943,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,191.44/1,238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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