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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239, 1,857.44 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239, 1,857.44 and 508.12 is: 761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239 : 1,857.44 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239/1,857.44 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239x = 1,857.44 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239x = 943,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,802.41/1,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.75

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