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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.70, 1,856.43 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.70, 1,856.43 and 507.44 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.70 : 1,856.43 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.70/1,856.43 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.70x = 1,856.43 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.70x = 942,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,031.48/1,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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