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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.82, 1,859.04 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.82, 1,859.04 and 508.74 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.82 : 1,859.04 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.82/1,859.04 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.82x = 1,859.04 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.82x = 945,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,768.01/1,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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