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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.36, 1,857.60 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.36, 1,857.60 and 507.96 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.36 : 1,857.60 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.36/1,857.60 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.36x = 1,857.60 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.36x = 943,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,586.50/1,238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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