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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,857.20 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,857.20 and 508.14 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,857.20 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,857.20 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,857.20 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 943,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,715.07/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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