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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.68, 1,857.52 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.68, 1,857.52 and 507.76 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.68 : 1,857.52 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.68/1,857.52 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.68x = 1,857.52 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.68x = 943,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,174.36/1,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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