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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239, 1,857.06 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239, 1,857.06 and 507.69 is: 760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239 : 1,857.06 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239/1,857.06 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239x = 1,857.06 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239x = 942,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,810.79/1,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.94

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