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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.49, 1,857.87 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.49, 1,857.87 and 507.87 is: 761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.49 : 1,857.87 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.49/1,857.87 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.49x = 1,857.87 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.49x = 943,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,556.44/1,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.86

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