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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.50, 1,856.31 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.50, 1,856.31 and 507.19 is: 760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.50 : 1,856.31 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.50/1,856.31 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.50x = 1,856.31 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.50x = 941,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,501.87/1,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.20

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