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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.66, 1,855.25 and 506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.66, 1,855.25 and 506.01 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.66 : 1,855.25 = 506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.66/1,855.25 = 506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.66x = 1,855.25 × 506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.66x = 938,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,775.05/1,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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