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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.82 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.82 and 507.96 is: 762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.38 : 1,857.82 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.38/1,857.82 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.38x = 1,857.82 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.38x = 943,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,698.25/1,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.04

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