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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.46, 1,857.87 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.46, 1,857.87 and 508.11 is: 762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.46 : 1,857.87 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.46/1,857.87 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.46x = 1,857.87 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.46x = 944,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,002.33/1,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.24

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