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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.36, 1,857.69 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.36, 1,857.69 and 507.87 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.36 : 1,857.69 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.36/1,857.69 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.36x = 1,857.69 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.36x = 943,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,465.02/1,238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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