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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.95, 1,856.80 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.95, 1,856.80 and 507.69 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.95 : 1,856.80 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.95/1,856.80 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.95x = 1,856.80 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.95x = 942,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,678.79/1,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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